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Osteoporosis Treatment and Risk for Osteonecrosis of Sites Other Than the Jaw

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Amit Akirov, MD

The use of bone-specific drugs, such as those for osteoporosis treatment, is linked to an increased risk for osteonecrosis of sites other than the jaw.

Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday Not Associated With Increased Fracture or Mortality Risk

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Morgan E. Meissner

Fracture and mortality risk are not significantly different between periods of ongoing bisphosphonate treatment and bisphosphonate holidays.

High-Intensity Resistance Training Helps Maintain BMD in Older Men With Osteosarcopenia

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Rose Reeb

High-intensity dynamic resistance training helps to maintain lumbar spine bone mineral density and increase skeletal muscle mass index in older men.

Case Report: Novel Mutation Associated With Hypophosphatemic Kidney Stones and Osteoporosis

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Morgan E. Meissner

In this case report, the researchers identified a novel mutation associated with a diagnosis of hypophosphatemic kidney stones and osteoporosis.

Study Finds No Effect of Organic Nitrates on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women

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Morgan E. Meissner

Organic nitrates did not affect bone density or turnover in postmenopausal women with osteopenia in a randomized controlled trial.

Societies Issue Joint Guidance for Osteoporosis Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Rachael Beairsto

A coalition of experts representing multiple medical societies issued guidance on the management of osteoporosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reduced Kidney Function Attenuates BMD Gains in Bisphosphonate Treatment

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Morgan E. Meissner

Gains in bone mineral density associated with bisphosphonate treatment in patients with osteoporosis are reduced with decreasing kidney function.

Socioeconomic Status Associated With Coexistence of Metabolic Syndrome and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

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Rose Reeb

Postmenopausal women with low income and less education are more likely to have coexistence of metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis.

Bone Mineral Density and Microarchitecture Changes During Pregnancy

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Amit Akirov, MD

There are changes in maternal bone mineral density and microarchitecture during pregnancy that exceed the natural age-related changes in women.

Encouraging Bone-Strengthening Behaviors in Children May Prevent Osteoporosis in Adulthood

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers presented the outcomes from a 2-year intervention that included bone-strengthening physical activity and dietary behaviors of children attending after-school programs in the United States.

LDL-C Lowering Effect of Statins Partly Accounts for Related Improvements in BMD

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

The improvements in estimated and total body bone mineral density observed with statin treatment may be partly accounted for by their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering effect.